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Monday, April 8, 2013

The Pixel Project Post 2: Choosing and Cutting Fabric

It's been a while since I wrote my first post on my Pixel Project. A lot has changed from my original design idea and intent for this project. This tends to be the way I work. I start out with one idea, and it morphs over the course of months to something completely different.

As I mentioned in my last Pixel Project post, here was my inspiration photo. I was inspired by the bright colors against the neutral background.

I'm designing this project with 1" finished squares. Charm packs are perfect for pixel projects. Since I'm cutting 1.5" squares to sew, I can get nine from each charm. Using these charm packs gives me great variation in color. I chose my fabrics from seven different Kona charm packs I picked up Quilt Market Sample Spree last fall. I also bought a Michael Miller Cotton Couture charm pack that includes one of each color from that line. Pellon kindly sent me a bolt of Stick-N-Washaway to try out for this project. I'll be talking more about the pros and cons of the product in a later post.

I pulled in some Pure Elements from my stash as well as several neutrals. I started selecting my fabrics from these piles.

This is what made the cut from my colored solids. For the most part, I was looking for very saturated, bold colors. I threw in a few lighter colors for variation, but most of the softer tones will come from the neutrals.

Then it was time to cut. I used a brand new rotary blade and went to work. When the pieces are this small, it takes more care to get precise cuts. I cut a lot of little squares, but this is just a beginning. I know I'll be cutting many more 1.5" squares from my neutrals, but this gives me a good start. I love all the little stacks. Now to start sewing!

Looking forward to following progress on this quilt. I do understand what you mean about an idea changing in your head as it takes shape. That is the sign of a creative mind! Love those little square stacks.

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